Dairy
P&O to stop shipping Europe-bound calves 'with immediate effect'
Ferry company P&O has said it will no longer transport Scottish calves destined for Europe following a documentary broadcast last...
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Dairy
Dark Side of Dairy: Even the calves in the market were not Scottish calves
Scotland’s farming union is fighting allegations made in a half hour long BBC documentary titled ‘The Dark Side of Dairy’...
Agri-Business
Strutt & Parker, one of the UK's largest farm businesses for sale for £200 million
One of the UK’s largest farm companies, Strutt & Parker (Farms) Ltd, has hit the market with a hefty £200...
Agri-Business
'Agriculture Bill must provide comprehensive strategy for UK agriculture'
The Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) has set out what it believes should be contained within the much-anticipated Agriculture Bill, which...
Agri-Business
Reprimand and warning issued to Essex vet convicted of harassment
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Disciplinary Committee has issued a reprimand and a warning to an Essex vet...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces August milk price
Northern Ireland’s largest milk processor, Dale Farm, has announced its August milk price. Board members today announced they would hold...
Dairy
Dairy Day: Holstein UK unveils 'Virtual Cow' updates...but what's new?
Holstein UK has announced it will re-launch its updated Virtual Cow breeding model at this year’s UK Dairy Day. The innovative...
Beef
Quality Meat Scotland appoints new chairman
Borders farmer Kate Rowell has been appointed by Scottish ministers as the new chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Mrs....
Agri-Business
Overseas-based vet suspended from register over fake email
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has decided to suspend an overseas-based vet for a...
Agri-Business
NFU supports Red Tractor bid to become flagship for British farming
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is supporting Red Tractor’s bid to become the UK’s flagship brand for high-standard British food...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor to increase unannounced inspections in major overhaul
Red Tractor has today announced its intent to “substantially increase” the breadth of its food chain assurance regime in a...
Rural Life
Tractor stuck on Exmouth beach for 2 days pulled free
A tractor which sank on a beach at the estuary of the River Exe in England was finally pulled free...
Agri-Business
Farm tenants must consider rent review 'safety valve'
Tenant farmers have been urged to take urgent advice about serving rent review notices to provide a “safety valve” in...
Sheep
22,000 shoppers to get a taste of Scotch Lamb as part of roadshow
Sheep farmers from across Scotland will be flocking to their local supermarkets to encourage families to put Scotch Lamb firmly...
Rural Life
Farmers and growers encouraged to support Home Office rural crime survey
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is encouraging farmers and growers to take part in the Government’s Commercial Victimisation Survey to...
Dairy
Are you set for spring? QMS to host 5 advice meetings
Livestock farmers around Scotland are invited to attend one of the five free “Get Set for Spring: Winter Grazing Strategies”...
Arable
Summer drought spurs efforts to reduce horticultural peat use
Industry research and innovation on alternatives to using peat in commercial horticulture will be showcased at a series of Agriculture...
Environment
Government increases access for landowners' woodland creation grants
From today, it will be easier for landowners to access Government grants for creating new woodland, Environment Minister Therese Coffey...
